Sr. Real Estate Analyst

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence.  While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it’s not just buildings and places that matter, it’s what you do with them that can change the way people live.

We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Senior Development Analyst will be responsible for gathering and evaluating information regarding the company’s business and industry to produce analyses of historical data and to create projections of future trends within its operating segments.  Further, the Senior Development Analyst will support the development and implementation of operating processes and procedures at the Company’s corporate office and in the field.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Analyze financial performance of potential and current properties and portfolios and prepare/present investment and strategic planning recommendations.
• Create feasibility forecasts for proposed retail, office and multi-family development projects utilizing MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Make extensive use of spreadsheets, charts and presentations to illustrate analyses.
• Actively participate with corporate and field management on the preparation and implementation of the annual budgeting and re-forecasting process for each property.
• Manage monthly operating reports including preparing the initial development review, communicating with the field and improving the report automation as feasible.
• Analyze potential lease deals with a focus on net present value analysis, review and commentary on income statement and balance sheet, and lease terms and conditions.  In addition, work with leasing on the front-end of a deal to provide analytical support.
• Provide workflow and policy support in Company’s Lease Administration department.
• Assist with lease abstracting and review.
• Perform ad hoc reporting.
• Work closely with business leaders and company executives.
• Create financial forecasts based on market and industry data.
• Perform in-depth industry, market and competitor research.
• Take information from various sources, merge the data into a meaningful report and be able to explain how you reached your conclusions.
• Work effectively with experienced company professionals to gather data and to communicate conclusions.
• Review industry surveys and benchmarks, economic and demographic trends.
• Other responsibilities and interdisciplinary projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum 3-5years experience as a financial analyst required.
• Real estate industry experience strongly preferred, especially a strong interest in commercial and multi-family real estate development and operations.
• Strong financial analysis and statistical background. 
• Inquisitive and intellectually curious.
• Comfortable working with large databases.
• Self-starter.
• Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
• Work overtime as required.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Effectively work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good problem solver/critical thinker.
• “Can-do” attitude, pro-active and resourceful.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft office applications specifically Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Exposure to Argus, Kardin Systems, JDE, Salesforce and Bluebeam a plus.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s degree required.